SHAFTESBURY ROAD, SP8 4JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SP8 4JZ

SHAFTESBURY ROAD, SP8 4JZ, Dorset has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.76 per 1,000 population. This SP8 4JZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SP8 postcode area, which has experienced 45 crimes and a crime rate of 3.12 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SP8 4JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SP8 4JZ, encompassing approximately 2128 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

SP8 4JZ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Palace Road with total crimes: 2
  • Addison Close with total crimes: 1
  • Kingscourt Close with total crimes: 1

SHAFTESBURY ROAD, SP8 4JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.76-14.29%
Burglary12.820.00%
Shoplifting10.47-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.17133.33%
Shoplifting33.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.410.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order34.70-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.41-40.00%
Other crime21.410.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.99150.00%
Public order42.350.00%
Shoplifting41.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.88200.00%
Burglary11.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.35-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.1720.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94100.00%
Other theft10.940.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.7666.67%
Vehicle crime22.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.76-57.14%
Shoplifting21.410.00%
Drugs20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.23-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour23.29100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.5237.50%
Other theft25.17100.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.760.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20244
January 20242

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20244

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SP8 4JZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Palace Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Addison Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kingscourt Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Rookery Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cale Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Fern Brook Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kings Chase
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1